Community. For Good.
At the Mankato Area Foundation, we work as a knowledgeable and innovative resource that promotes philanthropy and drives transformative action to strengthen our region and improve lives.
For our region, we serve as a grantmaker and collaborative partner. As a resource for nonprofit groups within the Greater Mankato region, we invest in the agencies and organizations working to address our communities' opportunities and challenges.


We offer a variety of grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Mankato Region.
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Our online directory serves as a resource for donors and grantmakers by providing all-encompassing and searchable information about the nonprofit organizations in the region.
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We partner with local nonprofits to offer a variety of funds and services to help support organizations as they work towards their mission.
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Generosity. For Good.
A Donor Advised Fund is an effective tool for charitable giving that provides benefits similar to a private or family foundation without the hassles. Donor Advised Funds minimize the worries and administrative burdens of grantmaking, so you can put your time and energy into what really matters: making a meaningful impact on the community, organizations and causes you value.
Telling Our Story
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Supporting the Scene and Unseen
It doesn’t take much effort to feel the expansive presence of the arts in Mankato.
Look up near the river, and you’ll see a 135-foot tall mural of children painted on silos by internationally-renowned artist Guido van Helten.
Walk along the streets downtown, and you’ll see awe-inspiring sculptures on every corner, teasing your senses and admittedly leaving you feeling a bit unsatisfied until you complete the entire CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour every year. Read More
News & Press
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10 Jun
Giving for Good Catalog opens July 7
Read moreRadio Mankato (June 9, 2025) — Mankato Area Foundation joined Radio Mankato for an update on this summer's "Giving for Good Catalog".
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29 May
JZ Cancer Fund featured during Mankato Art Crawl
Read moreMankato Free Press (May 29, 2025)—Stop by Bridge Plaza during the 2025 Mankato Art Crawl to view “Photographic Journeys”, a special exhibit featuring images captured
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04 Apr
Recharge Mankato: EV Ride & Drive event set for April 12
Read moreMankato, MN (April 4, 2025) – The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF), in partnership with Recharge America, invites the community to Snell Motors on Saturday, April
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12 Mar
Consolidated Communications Community Fund of MAF awards $195,000
Read moreMankato, MN (March 12, 2025)—The Consolidated Communications Community Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation is awarding $195,000 in grants to 32 local non-profit organizations across the Greater
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11 Mar
Nonprofits: Strong leaders and community support
Read moreMankato Free Press (March 11, 2025)—Charitable giving nationwide has been down in the last few years, but nonprofits in this region say support remains strong.